Two 777-200LR freighter aircraft will be delivered in 2024, whereas the remaining three freighters will be delivered in 2025
Emirates has announced a firm order for five new Boeing 777-200LR freighter aircraft, the airline said in a statement on Tuesday.
Two 777-200LR freighter aircraft will be delivered in 2024, whereas the remaining three freighters will be delivered in 2025, Emirates said.
“This order reflects Emirates’ confidence in airfreight demand and overall aviation sector growth. It lays the ground for our continued growth, which is driven by the reach of our diverse global network, the advanced handling infrastructure at our Dubai hub, and the tailored transport solutions that Emirates has developed to serve our varied customers’ needs,” the airline’s chief executive officer and chairman Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum said.
At last November’s Dubai Airshow, Emirates announced a $1 billion investment to expand its air cargo capacity, including 2 new 777Fs which have already joined the Emirates fleet in 2022,and plans to convert 10 Boeing 777-300ERs into freighter aircraft. The aircraft conversion work is scheduled to begin in 2023, the statement said.
“The expansion of Emirates’ fleet with these additional fuel-efficient 777 Freighters will enable the airline to support its growing cargo market demand, transporting goods rapidly and efficiently from origin to destination in the Middle East and around the world,” Boeing Commercial Airplanes’ president and chief executive officer Stan Deal said.